Legal Question in Traffic Law in Maryland

I was recently pulled over with driving with my permit. I complete all my drivers ed and the only reason i havent taken my drivers license is because of timing. i set up an appointment and everything but it was voided for some reason and i have to reschedule for sometime later in the month of the day i got pulled over. The cop gave me a ticket for $290 and 5 points. I was going 45 at a 30 mph road. i kinda doubt that i was speeding but not 100% sure. I understand that this was a complete idiotic moment on my part and im happy to pay for the fine. i was just wondering how this would effect my chances in college admissions since i have a late birthdate and i wont be 18 until the beginning freshman year. should i plead guilty with an explanation? and try to get maybe some of the points off? or am i better off paying the fine.

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Asked on 7/09/11, 8:46 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
William Welch William L. Welch, III Attorney

It probably will not affect college admission, but it may affect getting your license and your insurance.

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Answered on 7/10/11, 5:56 am

I usually advise clients not to pay the fine, but to plead not guilty, and if found guilty, to ask for probation before verdict to keep the points off your record.

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Answered on 7/10/11, 6:15 am
Jason Cleckner Law Office of Jason Cleckner, LLC

Don't ever plead guilty if you can afford to have a lawyer in court with you! But no matter what happens, the college isn't likely to care about this type of citation.

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Answered on 7/10/11, 8:42 am


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